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Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2017, 12:58
Replies: 270
Views: 223,947
Posted By 2Sticks

Sincere condolences

I just wanted to send my sincere condolences to the families of those who died so tragically yesterday. My friends at Helicopter Services are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Mike S.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2016, 08:17
Replies: 201
Views: 61,467
Posted By 2Sticks

Looks like things have progressed - first manned flight!!

The first manned flight of the Volocopter has just taken place. D-MYVC can be seen in this video piloted by the CEO of Volocopter:

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Fascinating - will be interested to read the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2015, 17:35
Replies: 6
Views: 5,154
Posted By 2Sticks

Helicopter down in Tring, UK

Herts Fire Control report a helicopter has crashed at Aldbury near Tring. Helicopter was reported as 'smoking' and power lines have been affected. One report says the pilot is unhurt - let's hope...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2013, 20:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By 2Sticks

How to turn off auto-correction on your iPad

MisterB, This used to send me bonkers too! Go to 'Settings', 'General', 'Keyboard' and then slide the 'auto-correction' switch to off. Calmness will then prevail. :O
Regards,
2Sticks
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2013, 18:27
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,870,024
Posted By 2Sticks

Guimbal Unveils Cabri Maintenance Numbers

Hi Guys
Just picked up this article in Rotor & Wing. Apologies if it appears in another thread elsewhere. Rotor & Wing Magazine :: Guimbal Unveils Cabri Maintenance Numbers...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2013, 09:14
Replies: 2,609
Views: 878,411
Posted By 2Sticks

BBC reporting that some of the victims were...

BBC reporting that some of the victims were employed by Total.
2S
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2013, 21:16
Replies: 2,609
Views: 878,411
Posted By 2Sticks

Does anyone have any news on which company the...

Does anyone have any news on which company the victims worked for?
2Sticks
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2013, 11:17
Replies: 21
Views: 5,750
Posted By 2Sticks

These three complainants are probably the same...

These three complainants are probably the same three people who would not think twice about starting up their petrol lawn mowers and droning on for a couple of hours non-stop every Sunday throught...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2013, 20:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,616
Posted By 2Sticks

BBC News Report

A BBC news reporter, showing images of green lasers being pointed skywards in the main square in Egypt has just said something along the lines that every time a helicopter flies past, and there have...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2013, 21:36
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,870,024
Posted By 2Sticks

Well, it would be great to see a rival to the R44...

Well, it would be great to see a rival to the R44 eventually! :ok:
2S.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2013, 00:19
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,870,024
Posted By 2Sticks

G4

Well, he says it would be a nice idea for him but he has no plans at the moment.
2S
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2013, 20:45
Replies: 41
Views: 7,112
Posted By 2Sticks

C*cked up!

Well I just c*cked that one up - I took the chance that some other option would pop up if you chose one of the options but it doesn't. I give up. :ugh:
2S
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2013, 22:32
Replies: 28
Views: 10,092
Posted By 2Sticks

Anthony, I detect a slight note of sarcasm -...

Anthony,
I detect a slight note of sarcasm - but then this is Pprune :). However, I did recently manage to get an IP address that was trying to flood our servers with a Denial of Service attack...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2013, 20:26
Replies: 28
Views: 10,092
Posted By 2Sticks

Lynero.dk

My investigations reveal that this domain, Which has been 'live' for 12 years, is hosted by Lynero.dk, which appears to be a Danish web hosting company? They've done a pretty good job of disguising...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2013, 21:18
Replies: 95
Views: 30,021
Posted By 2Sticks

Stress and Pressure

Gentlemen,
It may be worth just remembering that stress and pressure are not the same thing. The UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) offers a good definition of stress:

"The adverse reaction...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2013, 19:46
Replies: 89
Views: 32,321
Posted By 2Sticks

I read Dick's article in Rotor Torque and...

I read Dick's article in Rotor Torque and reflected on what a difficult article it must have been to write, particularly considering the closeness of the helicopter flying community. Far easier to...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2013, 23:01
Replies: 25
Views: 9,974
Posted By 2Sticks

And for me confirmation that Uncle Ian introduced...

And for me confirmation that Uncle Ian introduced me to helicopter flying! Thank you. :D
2S
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 22:40
Replies: 491
Views: 320,951
Posted By 2Sticks

fish Addendum

Oh, and here's the R44 II one
http://www.robinsonheli.com/manuals/R44%20II%20POH/R44%20II%20Pilot's%20Operating%20Handbook_Full%20Book.pdf
r22 Maintenance manual (says section 2)...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 22:08
Replies: 491
Views: 320,951
Posted By 2Sticks

Robinson POH for R22, R44 and R66

I was surprised to find up to date copies of the above in PDF format on the Robinson website - and they're free - ideal to have loaded on your iPad, or similar tablet, if you have one.

Having said...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 21:37
Replies: 25
Views: 9,974
Posted By 2Sticks

My first ever helicopter ride

It must have been in 1988/89 when I purchased a charity helicopter ride in what I recall was a Jetranger of some type painted in the black and gold JPS colours - maybe someone remembers this? ...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2013, 20:14
Replies: 40
Views: 18,250
Posted By 2Sticks

Leon Smith at Helicopter Services is certainly...

Leon Smith at Helicopter Services is certainly very knowledgeable on this, from my experience. CF - it might not be as dire a situation as you think.
2S.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 21:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,803
Posted By 2Sticks

Paraguayan Presidential Candidate Killed in R44 Crash

Just done a search and can't see that this has been posted: Link here: Paraguayan presidential candidate killed in R44 crash | Helihub - the Helicopter Industry Data Source...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2013, 09:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By 2Sticks

Helicopter Evacuation Procedures Checklist

Isn't this normally covered in the POH (Pilot's Operating Handbook) for the particular type? For example Robinson ones are usually available on line and cover this for their types.
2S
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2013, 08:19
Replies: 28
Views: 9,224
Posted By 2Sticks

Low level helicopter routes over London

I think we could make a very strong case for putting Leon in charge of the CAA! :-)
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2007, 12:32
Replies: 56
Views: 7,737
Posted By 2Sticks

IMHO we should all support each other unless we...

IMHO we should all support each other unless we show themselves unworthy of that. Welcome to the forum, Andrew.
Regards
2Sticks
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2006, 12:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,082
Posted By 2Sticks

Talking I think Brett S is the nearest - thanks Brett! ...

I think Brett S is the nearest - thanks Brett! :D The shape is right, as are the wheels/tail layout etc and the Countax engine would explain the sound it made. I've checked G-INFO and there is...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2006, 22:09
Replies: 9
Views: 3,082
Posted By 2Sticks

No, not that - in fact, I've spent more of my day...

No, not that - in fact, I've spent more of my day than I dare admit checking out websites. At this rate, I'm going to need counselling for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for the uninitiated)! ...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2006, 13:14
Replies: 9
Views: 3,082
Posted By 2Sticks

Well I thought it might be tandem, it might just...

Well I thought it might be tandem, it might just have been the length that gave the impression of narrowness, but the wheels would certainly have been an indication of run-on type landings. It...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2006, 09:20
Replies: 9
Views: 3,082
Posted By 2Sticks

Unusual heli in very bad vis - what was it?

I was in a nasty rain shower on Sunday afternoon - on the ground, walking, but approx 600' ASL up a hill, approx 10k NW Aylesbury, UK. I heard, out of the murk, what sounded like a helicopter with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2006, 10:26
Replies: 234
Views: 39,661
Posted By 2Sticks

Many thanks for your responses guys. Have just...

Many thanks for your responses guys. Have just received an email from my broker (having told him to tell the insurance company to swivel on it), that he's checked all the available life companies...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2006, 16:23
Replies: 234
Views: 39,661
Posted By 2Sticks

Red face Life insurance premiums loaded for heli pilots - are we that likely to die?!

OK chaps,
I'm a low time PPL(H) with about 100 hours. I apply for a Life Insurance Policy of over £1m and am told the premium is around £300/month. I then fill in a form and tick the box that...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2006, 11:51
Replies: 30
Views: 5,542
Posted By 2Sticks

If you paid by credit card, it might be worth...

If you paid by credit card, it might be worth contacting your card issuer to ask them to refund the money as the goods have not been delivered. If things haven't changed (and I'm sure someone will...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2006, 13:29
Replies: 8
Views: 2,337
Posted By 2Sticks

Fab shots again. Many thanks. 2Sticks

Fab shots again.
Many thanks.
2Sticks
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2006, 13:29
Replies: 5,672
Views: 4,597,416
Posted By 2Sticks

Fab shots again. Many thanks. 2Sticks

Fab shots again.
Many thanks.
2Sticks
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2006, 11:34
Replies: 1,505
Views: 565,491
Posted By 2Sticks

Unless I'm missing something obvious, the link to...

Unless I'm missing something obvious, the link to the Heliair program looks like it's for an R22, although several of the files within the zip file are related to R44. Also, it only seems to allow...
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